CPAP + Oral Appliance (All-In-One) Device for OSA

A dentist colleague of mine informed me of a new device that combines CPAP mask with an oral appliance for patients with obstructive sleep apnea ( CPAP Pro + Mandibular Advancement ). The unique benefits of this combo device are several-fold: • No straps • Keeps mouth closed • Addresses tongue collapse that obstruct the airway by bringing jaw forward • Can sleep in any position This device does need to be fitted by a dentist. (For Virginia residents, Dr. Jason Woodside is familiar…

8/17/2012 0

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New Oral Appliance for OSA (Only Needs Heat to Fit)

A new sleep apnea oral appliance can be fitted and used at home without going to a dentist called  ApneaRx ! Oral appliances to treat obstructive sleep apnea ( OSA ) have an upper and lower component that fit into the upper and lower jaws. A mechanism within the device than allows for the lower jaw to be thrust forward to some degree which pulls the tongue and anterior airway forward thereby enlarging the airway and preventing obstructive apneas during sleep. It can also help with snoring…

6/29/2012 0

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